Krippendorf's Tribe (1998)
He's discovered the wildest tribe in his own backyard!
After squandering his grant money, despondent and recently widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf must produce hard evidence of the existence of a heretofore undiscovered New Guinea tribe. Grass skirts, makeup, and staged rituals transform his three troubled children into the Shelmikedmu, a primitive culture whose habits enthrall scholars. But when a spiteful rival threatens to blow the whistle on Krippendorf's ruse, he gets into the act as well.
Director: Todd Holland
Genre: Comedy, Family
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: February 27, 1998
Cast
- Richard Dreyfuss - Prof. Krippendorf
- Jenna Elfman - Veronica
- Zakes Mokae - Sulukim
- Siobhan Fallon Hogan - Lori
- Natasha Lyonne - Shelly
- Gregory Smith - Mickey
- Lily Tomlin - Ruth Allen
- Stephen Root - Gerald Adams
- Elaine Stritch - Irene Hargrove
- Mila Kunis - Abbey Tournquist
Screenplay
- Charlie Peters (Screenplay)
- Frank Parkin (Author)
Music: Bruce Broughton
Cinematography: Dean Cundey
Editing: Jon Poll
Production: Touchstone Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, single parent, professor, expedition, circumcision, college, family relationships, anthropology, jungle, monkey, lecture, lost tribe, faked footage, hoax, papua new guinea
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Krippendorf's Tribe about?
- After squandering his grant money, despondent and recently widowed anthropologist James Krippendorf must produce hard evidence of the existence of a heretofore undiscovered New Guinea tribe. Grass skirts, makeup, and staged rituals transform his three troubled children into the Shelmikedmu, a primitive culture whose habits enthrall scholars. But when a spiteful rival threatens to blow the whistle on Krippendorf's ruse, he gets into the act as well.
- Who directed Krippendorf's Tribe?
- Krippendorf's Tribe was directed by Todd Holland.
- Who stars in Krippendorf's Tribe?
- Krippendorf's Tribe stars Richard Dreyfuss, Jenna Elfman, Zakes Mokae, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Natasha Lyonne, Gregory Smith.
- How long is Krippendorf's Tribe?
- Krippendorf's Tribe has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Krippendorf's Tribe?
- Krippendorf's Tribe is a Comedy, Family film.
- Where was Krippendorf's Tribe produced?
- Krippendorf's Tribe was produced in United States of America.